“Emotions flow in and out, they don’t define us.” – Julie Reed We’ve all had our buttons pushed at some point. Maybe someone uttered hurtful words, made a snide remark, or offered unsolicited advice that brought out the worst in us. Or maybe it was a self-inflicted trigger. You see that you’ve gained an extra…

“Our prime purpose in life is to help others and if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” – Dalai Lama If you’re anything like me, you probably get overwhelmed by the myriad problems that plague our world. It’s hard to be indifferent to all the suffering, injustice, and uncertainty that characterize human…

“It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are.” – E. E Cummings A couple of years ago, I signed up for an improv acting class. For my final monologue, I choose a scene from the classic movie Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner because it struck a chord. It…

“You can’t always get what you want, but if you try, sometimes, you might find you get what you need.” – Rolling Stones It’s hard not to get overwhelmed in the modern marketplace when there are so many options available. Whether you’re walking down a supermarket aisle, or shopping in a mall, or haggling with…

“Truly great people do not feel important, they make others feel important.” – Mini Dama A visit to a museum like the Louvre in Paris is the closest thing you can get to a time machine. Wandering from one gallery to the next gives you instant access to the majesty of human history. Every painting,…

“Don’t underestimate me because I’m quiet. I know more than I say, think more than I speak and observe more than you know.” – Michaela Chung “Why are you such a loner?” “You’re too sensitive/emotional. You need to have thicker skin!” “Why are you so complex? Keep things simple!” “You won’t amount to much if…

“You’ll see it when you believe it.” – Dr. Wayne Dyer Above my work desk stands a framed poster, the iconic Vision image of Walt Disney and Cinderella’s Castle superimposed over the empty site where The Magic Kingdom would one day stand. Below the image is written, “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible,”…

“Your relationship to yourself will always be reflected in your relationship with others.” – Vironika Tugalvea Have you ever considered how many real and authentic relationships you have in your life? I’m not referring to the random people who follow you on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Nor am I alluding to the acquaintances that you…

“Life is not always perfect. Like a road, it has many bends, ups and down, but that’s its beauty.” – Amit Ray Imagine for a moment that you’re on vacation on a lush tropical island. You unwind in a swaying hammock under the cool shade of a palm tree, sipping a refreshing cocktail as you…

“Live in such a way that if someone spoke badly of you, no one would believe it.” – Unknown I could feel a buzz in the air at the ceremony that morning. I nervously straightened out my skirt as I waited in anticipation for my name to be announced by the chirpy-voiced host. After what…